Written from a brother’s perspective, this book tells a story of a family’s first camping trip with their developmentally disabled son Ben. Chad, Ben’s brother, talks about how he is nervous about taking Ben camping because he does not handle change well. It provides tips for living with a disabled brother or sister.

Every sibling will face the fact of embarrassment from a brother or sister who has a developmental disability and it shows children that they are not the only ones in this situation. The tips provided in the back of the book could really help a child cope with having a disabled sibling.

2.8 reading level
Realistic fiction

Chad and his family go camping. On the trip Chad experiences a variety of emotions about his five year old brother, who is mentally disabled with a range of developmental problems.

A good book about learning to accept having a differently-abled sibling. The older brother is ashamed of his brother and embarrassed by his actions, but he is also protective and learns that people are usually very kind once they meet his brother.

This would be very good for curriculum about differently-abled people and treating everyone with respect. ( )